Census tract · Denton County
Census Tract 216.15, Denton County, Texas
Census Tract 216.15, GEOID 48121021615, in Denton County, Texas, mostly within Carrollton (97% of its census blocks). 4,664 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±603); the 2020 Census counted 4,692.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,664
±603 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,692
Median household income
$109,720
±$6,713 (90% margin)
Denton County: $111,498
Median home value
$297,400
±$25,370 (90% margin)
Denton County: $437,200
Median gross rent
$1,998
±$323 (90% margin)
Denton County: $1,728
Where is Census Tract 216.15?
Census Tract 216.15 is one of 193 census tracts in Denton County, Texas. It covers 0.78 square miles of land, 6,046 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48121021615, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Carrollton | 97% |
| Dallas | 3% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 216.15: Tract 137.20 in Dallas County ($72,633), Tract 216.11 ($135,761), Tract 216.14 ($102,214), Tract 216.16 ($64,098) and Tract 216.38 ($63,056). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 216.15?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 216.15's population at 4,664 (±603) in 1,538 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,692 residents and 1,568 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 216.15 | Carrollton |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,664 ±603 | 133,740 |
| Households | 1,538 ±190 | 51,995 |
| Average household size | 3.03 ±0.44 | 2.56 |
| Housing units | 1,541 ±188 | 54,365 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 216.15?
The median resident of Census Tract 216.15 is 39.6 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 58.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.1%. 31.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 216.15 | Carrollton |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±5.2 | 39.2 |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% ±2.2 pts | 19.6% |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±4.5 pts | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 58.0% ±8.4 pts | 32.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.1% ±7.0 pts | 37.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±3.3 pts | 8.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.9 pts | 17.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 2.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 31.5% ±8.4 pts | 28.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 51.5% ±9.8 pts | 40.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 4.2% |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±3.2 pts | 9.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 25.4% ±9.1 pts | 15.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.1% ±6.3 pts | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.2% ±7.7 pts | 45.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.9% ±6.1 pts | 16.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.2% ±2.0 pts | 89.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 216.15 earn?
Half of the 1,538 households in Census Tract 216.15 earn less than $109,720 a year (±$6,713), against $111,498 across Denton County: 108th highest of the county's 193 tracts with a reliable estimate. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 216.15 | Carrollton |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,720 ±$6,713 | $101,396 |
| Mean household income | $118,342 ±$14,831 | $130,360 |
| Per capita income | $41,101 ±$4,556 | $51,524 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8% ±5.1 pts | 7.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±18.5 pts | 11.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3% ±6.0 pts | 4.4% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±2.0 pts | 98.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±3.7 pts | 95.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 216.15?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Census Tract 216.15's occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $297,400 by its owner (±$25,370). The median renter pays $1,998 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 216.15 | Carrollton |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $297,400 ±$25,370 | $381,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,998 ±$323 | $1,735 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1% ±20.3 pts | 37.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,125 ±$177 | $2,341 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9% ±11.2 pts | 58.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.1% ±11.2 pts | 41.5% |
| Housing units | 1,541 ±188 | 54,365 |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.2% ±5.2 pts | 58.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±2.8 pts | 13.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±2.8 pts | 3.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 216.15 get to work?
70.8% of Census Tract 216.15's workers drive alone and 17.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 216.15 | Carrollton |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.5% ±4.6 pts | 73.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 3.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 70.8% ±7.5 pts | 65.1% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±4.8 pts | 9.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% ±6.4 pts | 21.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±2.5 | 24.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 216.15 compare with the other tracts in Denton County?
Among Denton County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 216.15 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Denton County | In Carrollton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 193 | 14th of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 193 | 8th of 30 |
| Median household income | 108th of 193 | 15th of 30 |
| Per capita income | 145th of 193 | 21st of 30 |
| Median home value | 156th of 178 | 25th of 29 |
| Median gross rent | 77th of 178 | 8th of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 69 | 3rd of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 155th of 192 | 23rd of 30 |
| Median age | 76th of 193 | 15th of 30 |
| Owner-occupied share | 94th of 182 | 8th of 30 |
The tracts next to it on Denton County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 216.40 | 105th | $111,196±$19,520 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 201.22 | 106th | $109,840±$13,205 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 214.15 | 107th | $109,811±$28,499 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 216.15 | 108th | $109,720±$6,713 |
| Tract 217.37 | 109th | $109,552±$32,926 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 216.49 | 110th | $109,375±$31,338 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 214.13 | 111th | $108,859±$28,192 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 216.15?
Every figure for Census Tract 216.15 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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